RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D)
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I can see why the TMO looked at the Hodge tackle and thought it was fine. I wasn't aware of any controversy until after the game when I went on social media.
In real time, on the side-on camera it looks like a legal tackle. He wraps both arms. Now the question is if he lead with the shoulder, in which case he might be in trouble.
The thing is, that tackle was not a shoulder charge. His arm wasn't cocked like Scott Barrett. Now it may be a 'dangerous tackle', but the whole thing still leaves me a bit uneasy. Because to me he was making a genuine tackle attempt that looks to have gone a bit wrong.
I think anything more than a one week ban would be a bit harsh.
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@barbarian said in RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D):
I can see why the TMO looked at the Hodge tackle and thought it was fine. I wasn't aware of any controversy until after the game when I went on social media.
In real time, on the side-on camera it looks like a legal tackle. He wraps both arms. Now the question is if he lead with the shoulder, in which case he might be in trouble.
The thing is, that tackle was not a shoulder charge. His arm wasn't cocked like Scott Barrett. Now it may be a 'dangerous tackle', but the whole thing still leaves me a bit uneasy. Because to me he was making a genuine tackle attempt that looks to have gone a bit wrong.
I think anything more than a one week ban would be a bit harsh.
I reckon the sanction will be 4 weeks but because of his record it will be halved to 2.
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Hodge is cited under Law 9.13. They'll most likely start with a mid-range entry point and then - because of clean record, early remorse blah blah - reduce it with 50%: 3 weeks. (If contact is made with the head, they must start with a mid-range entry point or higher).
If he contests the citing, he'll probably end up with 4 weeks if the citing is upheld.
Although the regulations permit reducing a sanction with more than 50%, this only happens in very exceptional cases.
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@akan004 said in RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D):
Would be a blessing for Australia if he does get banned. Put in Jordan Petaia or another winger with pace. Hodge is just so meh.
But is the best goal kicker in the side
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@ACT-Crusader From long range he's good. Not sure how accurate he is though.
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@jegga what an article. Georgina forgot to interview @mariner4life to get an even more one sided piece 😀
For what it’s worth when it happened I didn’t think anything of it and thought it was an unfortunate collision. When I saw Yota still lying there I thought it must’ve been harder than I originally thought.
In saying that in the past I’ve thought there have been some unfortunate collisions that have ended up with players getting suspended and players out with concussion.
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@ACT-Crusader said in RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D):
@jegga what an article. Georgina forgot to interview @mariner4life to get an even more one sided piece 😀
For what it’s worth when it happened I didn’t think anything of it and thought it was an unfortunate collision. When I saw Yota still lying there I thought it must’ve been harder than I originally thought.
In saying that in the past I’ve thought there have been some unfortunate collisions that have ended up with players getting suspended and players out with concussion.
He’s such a petulant tool, why would the Fiji coach have an issue with Krusty? It’s not like he made the tackle, asking Kearns and Woodward for their thoughts is a waste of time too , Kearns thinks the wallabies turn water into wine in the corporate boxes at half time and Woodward has a vague and nodding acquaintance with reality .
Still hilarious for a “ neutral “ like me to watch.
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@jegga said in RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D):
Perfect appointment from the ARU becuase he reflects their professionalism.
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@akan004 said in RWC: Fiji v Australia (Pool D):
@ACT-Crusader From long range he's good. Not sure how accurate he is though.
When the Wallabies use him in general play he has shown his value, just as was seen in Perth.
